I did it again, been looking at a 240D on CL for a few weeks, and finally took the bait.

At least I didn`t let this one slip through my fingers.
$750 83 300D no 1st gear

Was owned by an old lady, who ran it out of oil.
It is an 80 240D, white, no Sun Roof, tan interior, automatic, shows 183K miles.

Interior is in really good shape. Great head Liner, seems to be a crack free Dash.
Only bad thing is a "V" shape tear in the rear seat about 1" long. might be able to glue it down?
Still has the old Becker Analog Radio.

Guy swapped on Bundt Wheels with ehhh sort of ok tires.
1/2 Shafts look ok except for the cracks in the rubber boots, but not through or open. Probably the original Homokenetics.

The trunk area looks pretty clean, and the Gasket is in great shape.
Both front door bottom edges where the gasket fits into the groove are rusty. really the only runs I found.
All 4 door gaskets are in bad need or replacement.

The Engine compartment is in need a good cleaning. Great, now I can use my new (to me) Hotsy 555SS hot water pressure washer I picked up off CL also a few months ago.

OH price, I guess you are all chomping at the bit for that, $750.

That is what I paid for the Hotsy, something about $750,

I did have to drive about 240 miles to pick her up in Santa Rosa, Ca. which is north of San Francisco, and Iam in Nevada.
So had to climb over that rock pile known as the Sierra Nevada Mt range, and go over a couple elevations of 7400 and 8K ft.then down to sea level.

Got out of here around 8:30am and got to the guys place about 3:10pm.
And finally back to our place at 1:40am this morning. Was a full day.

Now I can line this one up with the 78 240 I picked up 2+ yrs ago that was also ran out of oil by a young girl, but got it for $300.

What`s up with women not checking their oil? I have seen a bunch on CL like this lately.




Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

No fair ~ you tease us then no pictures.....

Unless I'm in any sort of hurry , I always prefer to drive SWMBO's '81 240D slushbox .

yes , it's slow but it's also comfy and a fine car to drive , anywhere , anytime .

I'd choose it over my other two OM617's if I had to keep only one .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

Great story, chas.

What a way to go for a cheap car Charlie - what are you gonna do with it?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Women expect men to check their oil with the proper dip stick...

Sounds like you latched onto something.

Send pics when you can.

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84 CD

" Women expect men to check their oil with the proper dip stick..."

That works for me.......





It won't allow me to attach the pic of her with a Mercedes.....

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

^ lol, didn't want to get banned, so I put as obscurely as possible...

I like your sig...

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84 CD

Found another 240D to drag home, a 240D manual trans.
Says the fuel distribution block is leaking. Maybe the IP or a fuel line? We`ll see.
OH Boy, another project. at least this one maybe sort of kind of will run.
For $500, can`t go too wrong.
Tomorrow I dig the car trailer out of the snow bank, check it over, and Friday
Morning heading over to get it.
On the way down Iam picking up a cord of Oak Firewood, then the 240.
If another guy answers me, Iam picking up 2 sets of new snow cables for the 86 F-250.
Guy wants $40 ea, and new they are over $100. The car and chains are in the same town, be cool to pick up both.

About 2 1/2 hrs to the wood, and another 45 min to the car.






Good:
Car ran good just did a valve adjustment and new battery has manual glow plug switch installed.
Electric sunroof work great (only electric accessorie)
Manual windows, manual locks, manual transmission all in good condition. Body panels are OK, all glass is good.

Bad:
Fuel distribution block is leaking and therefore has air in the lines and is really hard to start. Interior is getting brittle. Shift knob needs to be replaced.

Suspension is tired, and an alignment/tires are needed.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

The body shell looks good and that paint might buff out nicely. People buy shiny.

I'll wager you have a decent IP sitting around, right? I'd change it out and go for it!

Nice score

Dan

Its looking good!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Way to go Charlie ! .

That looks like a good beginning , some elbow grease and a few $ in parts should reward you with a nice car .

I didn't see where you're located .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

Charlie, how many 240's does someone need? I thought I was doing good with my 240 driver and parts car, but now it looks like I need to find another 240 to keep up with you!

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

thats funny! i was going to call on this car today, but i guess it aint his anymore! i was gonna drop the engine and tranny into my 75' 280, good thing ive got plan B.

nice find!

As my sig: hot dusty waste lands of Nevada.
As it has been for a few weeks: cold frigid waste lands of Nevada. LOL

Right now, 8:30am it is a light dusty snow coming down.
22 deg now and a high of 27 and low tonight of 9.

Iam 25 miles south of Carson City, in Gardnerville.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Congrats on the new find, Charlie.

Look forward to more pics once you've given the old lady some love.

The car, of course .

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22